What origin is the name Cornelus?

Cornelus comes from spanish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Cornelus a popular name?

Cornelus is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Cornelus?

Names from the same spanish tradition pair naturally with Cornelus — for example Elena, Ximena, Lola. You can browse more on our spanish names page.

Cornelus

Q: Is Cornelus a rare name?

Yes. Cornelus does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Cornelus

Cornelus

Boy

spanish

3 syllables

Cornelus is a spanish boy's name meaning "This Spanish derivation of Cornelius signifies a horn. It represents a classic name with roots reaching back to ancient Roman traditions.".

With spanish roots, Cornelus is a boy name that means "This Spanish derivation of Cornelius signifies a horn. It represents a classic name with roots reaching back to ancient Roman traditions.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: spanish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This Spanish derivation of Cornelius signifies a horn. It represents a classic name with roots reaching back to ancient Roman traditions.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Cornelus

Very rare in US records

What does Cornelus mean?

Cornelus is a boy name of spanish origin meaning "This Spanish derivation of Cornelius signifies a horn. It represents a classic name with roots reaching back to ancient Roman traditions.".